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Nissan LEAF vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan LEAF vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,205

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,176

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,467

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201620162016
ModelLEAFMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimSLi Grand Tourings Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,720 $23,245 $25,495 $25,445
Base Invoice $32,293 $22,241 $24,389 $24,343
Universal garage door opener   125 125 125
Universal garage door opener   100 100 100
Options (change) 0 125 125 125
Options (change) 0 100 100 100
Destination 850 835 835 835
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $27,070 $24,205 $26,455 $26,405
Total Invoice $25,643 $23,176 $25,324 $25,278

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,549
Model Year2011201620162016
ModelLEAFMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimSLi Grand Tourings Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine107hp E155hp I4184hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionA1M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/60-16215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$27,070$24,205$26,455$26,405
Adjustments for Features0-1,130-2,530-3,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,070$23,075$23,925$23,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$850$300
Total Invoice$25,643$23,176$25,324$25,278
Adjustments for Features0-1,082-2,422-2,901
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,643$22,094$22,902$22,377
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$808$283

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2011201620162016
ModelLEAFMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimSLi Grand Tourings Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manual $150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Photovoltaic solar panel$250   
Remote app$25   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
LED headlights$1000   
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Tachometer $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$2,820$3,950$5,350$5,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,130$2,530$3,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,082-2,422-2,901

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112016
ModelLEAFMazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length175.0 in175.6 in
Width69.7 in70.7 in
Height61.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,367 lb.2,853 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft347.1 ft3

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